League-position context
Saint Etienne rank11th
Montpellier rank8th
Saint Etienne points46
Montpellier points54
Saint Etienne: #11 · 46 pts · GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Montpellier: #8 · 54 pts · GD -2
28 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.